How far is Frederick, MD from Poolesville, MD?
The driving distance from Frederick, MD to Poolesville, MD is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederick and Poolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederick and Poolesville.
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Start on East Patrick Street
37 m · 8 sec · East Patrick Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
133 m · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1577 ft · 48 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North East Street
1 km · 2 min · North East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Street
742 ft · 15 sec · East Street
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Buckeystown Pike
9 mi · 16 min · Buckeystown Pike
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Continue on Dickerson Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dickerson Road
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Continue on Darnestown Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Darnestown Road
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Turn right onto Beallsville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Beallsville Road
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Continue on Elgin Road
2220 ft · 56 sec · Elgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederick and Poolesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Buckeystown Pike
Continue on Buckeystown Pike
8.99 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Frederick and Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frederick to Poolesville?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Frederick and 10.7 miles from Poolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Frederick and Rain Showers near Poolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Rock Hall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Garage
City Hall Of Frederick
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock Hall.
Frederick, MD
Harpers Ferry
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederick and Poolesville. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).
#1 Frederick
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
| Population | 73,308 |
| Coordinates | 39.4142700, -77.4105400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poolesville
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 5,249 |
| Coordinates | 39.1459400, -77.4169300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poolesville (-77.41693, 39.14594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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